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"...what kind of housing can be built near single-family homes, and more changes to a program known as Home..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Hutto Growing: Hutto’s booming, with thousands of new homes being built by Houston-based Empire Continental Land LP. When..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...commit crimes in Travis County. It sits on several acres drawn back from Congress Avenue near Oltorf Street in..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Drought Conditions Fuel Extreme Wildfire Season

Fire, fire everywhere

"...fires, including the Oak Grove fire that burned 400 acres in San Marcos last week, were started by outdoor..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Move Fast and Break Things

Elon Musk and the Texas Legislature seem to be on the same path

"...Edwards Aquifer," and among other things would "nullify 410,000 acres of San Antonio's tree preservation ordinance and 46,000 acres..."

May 5, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Billionaire Wants His Own Town, Go Figure

Musk Town headed for Bastrop isn't "paradise" Elon proposed, either

"...on some of the thousands of pasture and farmland acres he recently purchased in Bastrop County. In meetings with..."

March 9, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...which they've rented for 17 years, shrunk from 10 acres to 4 – with only 1.4 acres in production..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Opinion: The Zilker Vision Plan Is Deeply Flawed and Should Be Scrapped

The newly released draft plan is a recipe for how to ruin a park

"...park for a major city, clocking in at 350 acres. Its space should be maximized for ecology and outdoor..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Column by David Weinberg

Opinion: Wildflower Center Fails Its Conservation Mission by Lighting Up Its Landscape

Field of Light exhibit glamorizes outdoor landscape lighting and ignores light pollution's harmful effects on wildlife, plants, and human health

"...Instead, the Wildflower Center has chosen to cover 16 acres of its landscape with more than 28,000 colored bulbs..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Column by Soll Sussman

Texas Is Burning and There’s No End in Sight, Yet

Record heat, no rain make wildfires rage

"...and countless smaller brush fires have burned thousands of acres, causing evacuations and destroying properties around the Austin metro..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Common Law

Fly your protest flag in Austin?

"...City ordinances are strict for residential homes. Flags are limited to a small size within a..."

July 1, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Foundation Communities Pushing to Complete 1,000 Units in 5 Years

Housing nonprofit working on eight new properties throughout town

"...become the Parker Lane Apartments, 135 units on 8 acres of land previously owned by the Parker Lane United..."

May 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whole Lotta Single-Family Homes: Dallas-based real estate firm RREAF is planning a massive..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature

The Far Out Is Having a Moment

Scrappy South Austin venue is building a major presence in the city’s live music ecosystem

"...Out and the outdoor shows held on its 3 acres most nights of the week. While its calendar pushes..."

May 13, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Election Results: Austin Can Save Itself, Thanks

Pro-policing GOP-aligned campaigners crash into city’s fiscal reality on Election Day

"...$200,000 for the progressive groups that belatedly activated the Homes Not Handcuffs coalition to defeat it. This time, the..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

TinyFest Texas: Let’s Get Small

Tiny houses on wheels, shipping container homes, and more

"...those smart folks who are part of the tiny homes phenomenon. Where, right there onsite, you can tour the..."

Sept. 23, 2021 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: Bring Back East Avenue – Downtown Is No Place for a 20-lane Death Machine

The case for running freeways around cities, rather than through them

"...the city: TxDOT is planning on condemning another 32 acres of land, wiping out more homes and businesses and..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by Chris Riley

Every Comment Counts to Get TxDOT to Try Harder on Plans for I-35

A look at the many roads not taken

"...estimated it will need to acquire 30 to 32 acres of new right-of-way, impacting 35-40% of the parcels that..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Backs New Housing on City-Owned Crestview Site

Multiuse proposal includes 344 housing units, plus service and retail space

"...aside for incomes as low as 30% MFI. Nine town­homes to be built by Habitat for Humanity would be..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council’s Back! Housing Highlights Mammoth Meeting

The return marks the first in-person meeting at City Hall in more than a year

"...($49,450-$69,230 for four people). The plan also includes 3 acres of dedicated parkland and 15,000 square feet of space..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community First! Expansion to Create 1,400 Additional Homes for Austin's Formerly Homeless Neighbors

A neighborhood to call home

"...of Community First! that will add an additional 1,400 homes at two sites. Phase 3 will be located on..."

April 30, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Help and Homes: Mobile Loaves & Fishes announced the next two phases..."

April 16, 2021 News Feature

The Far Out Lounge Focuses on Food, Safety, and Austin Musicians

More than a venue

"...and drinks enjoyed on picnic tables spread across 3 acres of shady live oaks that's kept TFO alive. Hellbent..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...construction, David Chapel would've had to buy 5-7 more acres, which would mean encroachment on the surrounding neighborhood it..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Transforming Tent Cities With Windows and Doors

The Other Ones Foundation hopes to install personalized shelters at the Esperanza Community

"...The Other Ones Foundation, is excited about the tiny homes that TOOF plans to provide to those experiencing homelessness..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin's Holiday Art Bazaars Are Still Bringing Good Cheer

Who wouldn't love a creative gift by an area artist or artisan? Here's where you can find them.

"...The selection here homes in on bazaars that give more attention to art-oriented..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Council Weighs Choices on Eastside Housing and SAVES Fund

Trying to find the best worst option

"...in Montopolis from SF-3 to SF-6 to allow for townhomes on the 2.15-acre lot...."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two southeast projects divide dais; APD's state grants OK'd

"...vacant 2-acre SF-3 lot to SF-6, which allows for town­homes and condos. Initially, the developer proposed a market-rate project,..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two Southeast projects divide dais; APD’s state grants OK’d

"...vacant two-acre SF-3 lot to SF-6, which allows for townhomes and condos. Initially, the developer proposed a market-rate project,..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

When Accessing Education Is an IT Problem

AISD plots how to get wi-fi to students

"...83% are English-language learners. Most families in the Georgian Acres neighborhood, where the school is located, are first- or..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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